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Guide to using antibiotics in pet birds
Author(s) -
Baldrey Vicki
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inp.m3092
Subject(s) - antibiotics , legislation , antibiotic resistance , antimicrobial , veterinary medicine , medicine , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , law , political science
Background Pet birds are increasingly presented for veterinary treatment. The limited range of licensed antibiotics available for treating avian species, alongside having to comply with additional legislation relating to use of veterinary medicines in food‐producing species, means that treating bacterial infections in pet birds can be challenging. Additionally, antimicrobial resistance is a significant public health issue and so responsible use of antibiotics by the veterinary profession is of vital importance. Aim of the article This article outlines the issues affecting antibiotic choice in avian species, the relevant legislation and discusses the approach to antibiotic use for common conditions in avian species.